<section begin=summary/>'''Team Kakashi''', originally known as '''Team 7''', is a team led by [[Kakashi Hatake]] and was formed after the members became [[genin]]. The members were selected in order to balance out their talents. [[Naruto Uzumaki]], the worst student in his graduating class, would benefit from [[Sakura Haruno]]'s intelligence and [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s proficiency with ninjutsu. Sakura would similarly benefit from her more battle-capable team-mates, whereas Sasuke would benefit from being forced to work with others.<section end=summary/>

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<section begin=summary/>'''Team Kakashi''', also known as '''Team 7''', is a team led by [[Kakashi Hatake]] and was formed after the members became [[genin]]. The members were selected in order to balance out their talents: [[Naruto Uzumaki]], the worst student in his graduating class, would benefit from [[Sakura Haruno]]'s intelligence and [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s proficiency with ninjutsu. Sakura would similarly benefit from her more battle-capable team-mates, whereas Sasuke would benefit from being forced to work with others.<section end=summary/> It would be later revealed that Kakashi was chosen specifically to be the leader of Team 7 for two reasons: Being the student of Naruto's [[Minato Namikaze|father]] and given the task of keeping the [[Nine-Tails]] at bay while unknowingly honouring the promise that [[Hiruzen Sarutobi]] made to [[Itachi Uchiha]] in secret to keep his younger brother safe and kept from going down a dark path. In time while training them, sharing similar traits to the latter, Kakashi noted the rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke to be similar of that to [[Obito Uchiha]] and himself and even more so of [[Jiraiya]] and [[Orochimaru]].

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Itwouldbe later revealed that Kakashi was chosen specifically to be the leader of Team 7 for two reasons: Being the student of Naruto's [[Minato Namikaze|father]] and given the task of keeping the [[Nine-Tails]] at bay while unknowingly honouring the promise that [[Hiruzen Sarutobi]] made to [[Itachi Uchiha]] in secret to keep his younger brother safe and kept from going down a dark path. In time while training them, sharing similar traits to the latter, Kakashi noted the rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke to be similar of that to [[Obito Uchiha]] and himself.

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==History==

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When Sasuke defected from Konoha at the end of Part I, siding with [[Orochimaru]] to kill Itachi for to [[Uchiha Clan Downfall|avenge his clan]], Team 7 was disbanded for the next two and a half years. By the time of their reunion at the start of Part II, though still technically a genin, Naruto gained new strength under the guidance of [[Jiraiya]] while Sakura's education under [[Tsunade]] made her both battle-capable and a skilled medical ninja. The two are reunited with Kakashi and are reformed as Team Kakashi to go and [[Kazekage Rescue Mission|rescue]] [[Gaara]] from the [[Akatsuki]]'s [[Sasori]] and [[Deidara]]. In the process, from a dying Sasori, the group gains intel that Sasori was to meet a [[Kabuto Yakushi|spy]] he placed in Orochimaru's inner circle. However, with Kakashi wounded from the fight, Team Kakashi was temporary placed under the command of [[Yamato]] with the addition of [[Sai]] to fit the spot left by Sasuke. Though Sai was given a mission by his superior [[Danzō Shimura]] to assassinate Sasuke, his new-found resolve to help Naruto and Sakura bring their former friend back to Konoha gained him acceptance as a member of Team Kakashi.

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When Sasuke defected from Konoha at the end of Part I, siding with [[Orochimaru]] to kill Itachi whom he believed killed their [[Uchiha Clan Massacre|family]], Team 7 was disbanded for the next two and a half years. By the time of their reunion at the start of Part II, though still technically a genin, Naruto gained new strength under the guidance of [[Jiraiya]] while Sakura's education under [[Tsunade]] made her both battle-capable and a skilled medical ninja. The two are reunited with Kakashi and are reformed as Team Kakashi to go and [[Kazekage Rescue Arc|rescue]] [[Gaara]] from the [[Akatsuki]]'s [[Sasori]] and [[Deidara]]. In the process, from a dying Sasori, the group gains intel that Sasori was to meet a [[Kabuto Yakushi|spy]]he placed in Orochimaru's inner circle. However, with Kakashi wounded from the fight, Team Kakashi wastemporaryplacedunder the command of [[Yamato]] with the addition of [[Sai]] to fit the spot left by Sasuke. Though Sai was given a mission by his superior [[Danzō Shimura]] to assassinate Sasuke, his new-found resolve to help Naruto and Sakura bring their former friend back to Konoha gained him acceptance as a member of Team Kakashi.

During the second attempt to find Sasuke after news of him defeating Orochimaru reached them, Team Kakashi forms an [[Eight Man Squad]] with [[Team Kurenai]] to find him. However, interference from Tobi causes the group to lose Sasuke's trail as he was spirited off by the masked ninja. After Tobi reveals the [[Konoha Council]] being the ones who forced Itachi to kill the Uchiha Clan, Sasuke affiliates himself with the [[Akatsuki]] to seek vengeance on Konoha and becomes an international criminal as a result. When news of Sasuke's attack on the [[Killer B|younger brother]] of the [[Fourth Raikage]] reaches Konoha, Danzō who had been appointed Candidate Hokage, declared Sasuke a missing-nin who was to be killed on sight.

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During the second attempt to find Sasuke after news of him defeating Orochimaru reached them, Team Kakashi forms a [[EightManSquad]]with[[Team Kurenai]]tofind him. However, inference from Tobi causes the grouptolose Sasuke's trail as he was spirited off by the masked ninja. After Tobi reveals the [[Konoha Council]] being the ones who forced Itachi to kill the Uchiha Clan, Sasuke affiliates himself with the [[Akatsuki]] and becomes an international criminal. When news of Sasuke's attack on the [[Killer B|younger brother]] of the [[Fourth Raikage]] reaches Konoha, Danzō who had been appointed Candidate Hokage, declared Sasuke a missing-nin who was to be killed on sight.

During the Kage Summit, when Naruto's attempt to convince the Kage to spare Sasuke failed, Sakura and Kakashi separately attempt to kill their former team-mate to prevent future implications from his crimes, but not before the two were horrified to find that Sasuke has become completely heartless as he reveals his intention to destroy Konoha itself. By that time, Naruto is confronted by Tobi, who reveals Sasuke's new target of his hatred to the boy and the revelation Naruto and Sasuke are destined to clash as they inherited the [[Will of Fire]] and the [[Curse of Hatred]]. Arriving in time to save Sakura from their former friend, seeing that he is on verge of passing the point of no return as the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] begins, Naruto resolves that fighting Sasuke is the only way to stop him even if means they both die in the process.

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[[File:NarutosavesSakura.png|thumb|left|The original Team 7 gathered.]]

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However, Sasuke's final encounter with Itachi caused him to question his resolve. After reviving [[Orochimaru]]andmeeting with a reincarnated [[Hashirama Senju]] and learning what it means to be a shinobi, Sasuke chooses to protect Konoha like his brother had as he rejoins his former team to aid in the fight against [[Madara Uchiha]], Obito, and the [[Ten-Tails]].The four original members of Team 7 were the only living humans to have escaped the light of [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]], and so in turn became mankind's last hope. Ultimately after many obstacles and with help from Obito, even from beyond the grave, Team 7 managed to outmanoeuvre and seal Kaguya in a new moon, thus saving the world. After this, however, Sasuke again left the team to realise his plans of revolution and domination, forcing Naruto to face him one last time.

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During the Kage Summit, despite Naruto's attempt to convince the Kage to spare Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi separately attempt to kill their former team-mate to prevent future implications. However, the two were horrified to find that Sasuke has become completely heartless as he reveals his intention to destroy Konoha itself. By that time, Naruto is confronted by Tobi, who reveals Sasuke's new target of his hatred to the boy and the revelation Naruto and Sasuke are destined to clash as they inherited the [[Will of Fire]] and the [[Curse of Hatred]]. Arriving in time to save Sakura from their former friend, seeing that he is on verge of passing the point of no return as the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] begins, Naruto resolves that fighting Sasuke is the only way to stop him even if means they both die in the process.

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After an intense battle, both Naruto and Sasuke lost their own respective dominant arms, Sasuke losing his left and Naruto losing his own right arm, and the blood from their amputated arms made a "seal of concelation". Through Sasuke's narrow defeat and relinquishing his [[Curse of Hatred|inner darkness]], the rift between the three, much to Kakashi's happiness, was lifted and back on good terms, even laughing together after so many years and trials.

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Afterward, with Kakashi as the Sixth Hokage, Sasuke's involvement in dispelling the Infinite Tsukuyomi and as a favour to Naruto, the hero of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Sasuke's crimes was pardoned, though he sought to travel the world for redemption, but not before affectionately vowing to Sakura that he would return and receiving his old [[forehead protector]] from Naruto.

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Years after the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Naruto succeeds Kakashi as the Seventh Hokage, while Sasuke and Sakura marry and start a family.

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== Missions ==

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Team 7 was assigned to find [[Tora (cat)|Tora]], a lost cat owned by the [[Fire Daimyō]]'s wife, [[Madam Shijimi]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 9, page 5</ref>

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Team 7 was assigned to find [[Tora]], a lost cat owned by the [[Fire Daimyō]]'s wife, [[Madam Shijimi]].<ref>Chapter 9, page 5</ref>

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;[[Land of Waves Arc|Escort the Bridge Builder]]

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;[[Prologue — Land of Waves|Escort the Bridge Builder]]

* '''Rank:''' C-rank (technically A-rank)

* '''Rank:''' C-rank (technically A-rank)

* '''Status:''' Success

* '''Status:''' Success

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Per Naruto's request for a more challenging mission, Team 7 was assigned to escort [[Tazuna]] to the [[Land of Waves]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 9, page 10</ref> Along the way, they discovered that Tazuna had assassins after him and needed protection while he finished building a [[Great Naruto Bridge|bridge]]. Tazuna did not have enough money to pay for bodyguarding services, and so lied to Team 7 that he only needed escorts. Despite the difficulty of this assignment Team 7 stayed by Tazuna's side until the bridge was completed, successfully protecting him from [[Gatō]] and his men.

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Per Naruto's request for a more challenging mission, Team 7 was assigned to escort [[Tazuna]] to the [[Land of Waves]].<ref>Chapter 9, page 10</ref> Along the way, they discovered that Tazuna had assassins after him and needed protection while he finished building a [[Great Naruto Bridge|bridge]]. Tazuna did not have enough money to pay for bodyguarding services, and so lied to Team 7 that he only needed escorts. Despite the difficulty of this assignment Team 7 stayed by Tazuna's side until the bridge was completed, successfully protecting him from [[Gatō]] and his men.

In the anime OVA special, Team 7 hadtosearchfor a man from the [[Inaho Village]],[[Genmai]]who was kidnapped by a group of missing-nin and their leader, [[Kajika]]. KakashigetstrappedinaspelltechniquewithGenmaiafterfindinghimandKajikaandhisgroupkidnap Sakura after a little scuffle with Naruto and Sasuke. NarutoandSasukedefeatKajikaandhisteam-matesandTeam7returnGenmaitohisson.

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In the first OVA special, Team 7 waschargedwithescorting [[Shibuki]] backto [[Takigakure]]. uponreachingtheirdestination,Shibukiextendedtheirmissiontoalsoincludecleaninglakebeneaththewaterfallforgarbage. Thisledthemtohaveaprolongedvisit,whichenabledthemtoprevent[[Suien]]'sinvasionplans.

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;[[Naruto:TheCross Roads|Find Genmai]] (OVA only)

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* '''Rank:''' D-rank (turned B-rank)

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When Team 7 returned from the Land of Waves, they were given a number of uneventful assignments. These included pulling weeds, picking up litter, and walking dogs. Kakashi noted that their team-work has deteriorated during these missions.

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;[[Invasion of Konoha Arc|Stop Gaara/Find Sasuke]]

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* '''Rank:''' A-rank

* '''Status:''' Success

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During the InvasionofKonohainPartI,KakashiassignedNaruto,Sakura, [[Shikamaru]], and [[Pakkun]] tofindSasuke and Gaara. ThisstatedtobethefirstArankmissionsincetheLandofWaves.<ref>''Naruto''chapter116,page18</ref>

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In the animeOVAspecial,Team7hadtosearchfora villager from the [[Inaho Village]], [[Genmai]] whowaskidnapped by a [[Team Kajika|group of missing-nin]] and their leader, [[Kajika]]. Kakashigetstrappedina[[FūinjutsuTrap|sealingtechnique]]withGenmaiafterfindinghimand Kajika and his group kidnap Sakura after a little scuffle with Naruto and Sasuke.Naruto andSasukedefeatKajika and his team-mates and Team 7 return Genmai to his son.

;[[Naruto's School of Revenge|Escorting Condor]] (Anime only)

;[[Naruto's School of Revenge|Escorting Condor]] (Anime only)

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In the anime, Team 7 are assigned to take a runaway [[Condor|ostrich]] to his home despite a misadventure at a village.

In the anime, Team 7 are assigned to take a runaway [[Condor|ostrich]] to his home despite a misadventure at a village.

In the anime, Team 7 aresenton a missionwith[[Gaara]],havingbecome a newpersonsincehisdefeatby Naruto, tostopagroupofbanditslocatedbetweenKonohaandSuna,resultingin the firsttimethattwovillageswork together after the [[InvasionofKonoha]].

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In the anime, Team 7 wasassignedto retrieve a goldenstatueofafeudal princess that was taken by a bandofthievesfromaFeudal Princess. Though Naruto and Sasuke retrieve the statue, Sakuragetstakenhostageasherteam-matesgottheirhandsstuck.ThoughNaruto and Sasuke defeat the banditsintheircondition,dismayof being stuck together for a few more days, the missionsuccess despite the statue beingdamaged.

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When Team 7 returned from the Land of Waves, they were given a number of uneventful assignments. These included pulling weeds, picking up litter, and walking dogs. Kakashi noted that their team-work has deteriorated during these missions.

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;[[Konoha Crush (Arc)|Stop Gaara/Find Sasuke]]

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During the Konoha Crush in Part I, Kakashi assigned Naruto, Sakura, [[Shikamaru]], and [[Pakkun]] to find Sasuke and Gaara. This stated to be the first A rank mission since the Land of Waves.<ref>Chapter 116, page 18</ref>

In the anime, Team 7 was assigned by [[Nekobaa]] to obtain [[Nekomata]]'s paw print. This mission was meant for [[Sasuke Uchiha]] when [[Itachi Uchiha]] assigned Sasuke a small game to get all the ninja cat paw prints. However it was revealed that Itachi wanted Nekomata to test Sasuke when he's older if he's strong enough.

In the anime, Team 7 was assigned by [[Nekobaa]] to obtain [[Nekomata]]'s paw print. This mission was meant for [[Sasuke Uchiha]] when [[Itachi Uchiha]] assigned Sasuke a small game to get all the ninja cat paw prints. However it was revealed that Itachi wanted Nekomata to test Sasuke when he's older if he's strong enough.

In the anime, Team 7 wasassignedto retrieve a goldenstatueofafeudal princess that was taken by a bandofthievesfromaFeudal Princess. Though Naruto and Sasuke retrieve the statue, Sakuragetstakenhostageasherteam-matesgottheirhandsstuck.ThoughNaruto and Sasuke defeat the banditsintheircondition,dismayof being stuck together for a few more days, the mission success despite the statue beingdamaged.

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In the anime, Team 7 aresenton a missionwith[[Gaara]],havingbecome a newpersonsincehisdefeatby Naruto, tostopagroupofbanditslocatedbetweenKonohaandSuna,resultingin the firsttimethattwovillageswork together after the [[KonohaCrush]].

;[[Drive Towards Darkness|Escorting Naho]] (Anime only)

;[[Drive Towards Darkness|Escorting Naho]] (Anime only)

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Naruto and Sakura are assigned to escort a relative of the Fire Daimyō named [[Naho]] to Shizume village. Though Naho wanted him to escort her, Sasuke went with Kakashi to investigate an international criminal named [[Sadai]], who kidnapped Naho and defeated Naruto and Sakura. However, when Sasuke appears and takes his insults of being weak and of his clan personal, he beats Sadai to an inch of his life before Kakashi restrains him. Sasuke leaves for Konoha as Naruto and Sakura complete their mission.

Naruto and Sakura are assigned to escort a relative of the Fire Daimyō named [[Naho]] to Shizume village. Though Naho wanted him to escort her, Sasuke went with Kakashi to investigate an international criminal named [[Sadai]], who kidnapped Naho and defeated Naruto and Sakura. However, when Sasuke appears and takes his insults of being weak and of his clan personal, he beats Sadai to an inch of his life before Kakashi restrains him. Sasuke leaves for Konoha as Naruto and Sakura complete their mission.

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;[[Land of Tea Arc|Protect the Runner]] (Anime only)

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;[[Land of Tea Escort Mission|Protect the Runner]] (Anime only)

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* '''Rank:''' B-rank (possibly A-rank as Tsunade stated)

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* '''Status:''' Success

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In the anime, Team 7 was hired to protect [[Idate Morino]] during his race.

In the anime, Team 7 was hired to protect [[Idate Morino]] during his race.

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* '''Rank:''' A-rank (S-rank in the anime)

* '''Rank:''' A-rank (S-rank in the anime)

* '''Status:''' Success

* '''Status:''' Success

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At the start of Part II, Team Kakashi was sent to help [[Sunagakure]] rescue Gaara from [[Akatsuki]]. [[Sasori]], one of the Akatsuki members, was killed during the course of the mission, and Gaara was saved.

At the start of Part II, Team Kakashi was sent to help [[Sunagakure]] rescue Gaara from [[Akatsuki]]. [[Sasori]], one of the Akatsuki members, was killed during the course of the mission, and Gaara was saved.

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;[[SasukeandSaiArc|InfiltrateOrochimaru's Hideout]]

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* '''Rank:''' A-rank

* '''Status:''' Failure

* '''Status:''' Failure

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Using information gained from [[Sasori]], the new Team Kakashi (led by Yamato) went to [[Kusagakure]] to meet with a spy in [[Orochimaru]]'s ranks.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 285, page 3</ref> Although hoping it would give them an

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Using information gained from [[Sasori]], the new Team Kakashi (led by Yamato) went to [[Kusagakure]] to meet with a spy in [[Orochimaru]]'s ranks.<ref>Chapter 285, page 3</ref> Although hoping it would give them a clue regarding Sasuke's location, Sai had a secret mission to assassinate Sasuke. Upon infiltrating the hideout to retrieve Sasuke, fight ensues and Sasuke leaves with Kabuto andOrochimaru.

In the anime, Team Kakashi and temporary member [[Sora]] were assigned to find and stop thieves robbing the tombs of former [[Twelve Guardian Ninja]]. They were unable to stop the grave robbers or reacquire the stolen bodies in time.

In the anime, Team Kakashi and temporary member [[Sora]] were assigned to find and stop thieves robbing the tombs of former [[Twelve Guardian Ninja]]. They were unable to stop the grave robbers or reacquire the stolen bodies in time.

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;[[AkatsukiSuppressionMission|Back-up Team 10]]

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* '''Rank:''' Unknown

* '''Status:''' Success

* '''Status:''' Success

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Following Naruto's completion of the [[Wind Release: Rasenshuriken]], Team Kakashi was sent to help [[Team 10]] fight Akatsuki members [[Hidan]] and [[Kakuzu]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 337, page 18</ref> Their combined efforts were enough to kill the latter.

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Following Naruto's completion of the [[Wind Release: Rasenshuriken]], Team Kakashi was sent to help [[Team 10]] fight Akatsuki members [[Hidan]] and [[Kakuzu]].<ref>Chapter 337, page 18</ref> Their combined efforts were enough to kill the latter.

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* '''Rank:''' Unknown

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As part of an [[Eight Man Squad]], Team Kakashi started a mission to capture the missing-nin Itachi Uchiha. It called for the squad to split up and search the area for any sign of Itachi. However, upon seeing [[Deidara]]'s suicide explosion, the team regrouped, with Kiba finding Sasuke's scent. With Sasuke so close, the squad's primary mission of finding Itachi was replaced with finding Sasuke instead. While being stalled by Akatsuki member [[Tobi]], the team learned that Itachi had died in battle with Sasuke. They tried to reach Sasuke before Tobi could, but failed and were unable to rediscover Sasuke's trail.

As part of an [[Eight Man Squad]], Team Kakashi started a mission to capture the missing-nin Itachi Uchiha. It called for the squad to split up and search the area for any sign of Itachi. However, upon seeing [[Deidara]]'s suicide explosion, the team regrouped, with Kiba finding Sasuke's scent. With Sasuke so close, the squad's primary mission of finding Itachi was replaced with finding Sasuke instead. While being stalled by Akatsuki member [[Tobi]], the team learned that Itachi had died in battle with Sasuke. They tried to reach Sasuke before Tobi could, but failed and were unable to rediscover Sasuke's trail.

In the anime, Team Kakashi is sent on a mission to assist the near-extinct [[Tsuchigumo clan]] protect its [[Fury|destructive and forbidden technique]] from bandits as per a peace agreement made between the clan and the [[Third Hokage]].

In the anime, Team Kakashi is sent on a mission to assist the near-extinct [[Tsuchigumo clan]] protect its [[Fury|destructive and forbidden technique]] from bandits as per a peace agreement made between the clan and the [[Third Hokage]].

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;[[Konoha History Arc|Protect the treasure]] (Anime only)

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In the anime, Team Kakashi is sent on a mission to find out the reasons and guarantors behind the massacre of the [[Tonika Village]]. The culprit is very fast identified as [[Kabuto Yakushi]] using a forbidden [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reanimation]] technique. After the team sends out for reinforcement, the rest of the [[Konoha 11]], as well as [[Might Guy]] and Kakashi come to their aid, leading the mission to a success since the culprits either flee or are [[Disonasu|killed]] during the confrontation.

In the anime, Team 7 was given the duty to protectvaluabletreasurethatwaskeptinaboxfrombandits.Onroute[[Jako'sgang]]triedtostealthetreasurebutwereultimatelyunsuccessful. Thetreasurewasrevealed to beagoldenstatueofabearwhichwasseverelydamagedduringthemissionbutafterwardsitwasmelteddownandremoulded.

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After the entire world was caught in the Infinite Tsukuyomi, Team 7 was left to battlearevived[[Kaguya]].Kakashiralliedhisformerstudentsandgavethemdetailsonwhatwouldmostlikelybetheirlastmissionasa team. Theirstrategyinplace, Team 7 proceeded to attackKaguya.WorkingtogetherwithKakashiandSakura,NarutoandSasukefinallymakescontactwithKaguyainordertosealher,using the power they received from [[Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki]].

== Trivia ==

== Trivia ==

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* As Kakashi noted, the members of original Team 7 share group dynamics similar to that of himself and his team-mates when he was a member of [[Team Minato]]. Even Team 7's photograph is nearly identical to [[Team Minato]]'s photo.

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* DuetoSasuke's defection, all four original members of Team Kakashihavenotbeenseentogetherfor308chapters,from[[TheyWhoareCalledRivals|chapter176]]to [[Everyone of Team Seven!! (chapter)|chapter 484]]. Episode-wise,itisfor326episodes,from[[BitterRivalsand Broken Bonds|episode 108]] to [[TheBurden|''Shippūden'' episode 214.]]

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* AsKakashinoted, the members of original Team 7sharegroupdynamicssimilartothatofhimselfandhisteam-mateswhenhewasamember of [[Team Minato]]. EvenTeam7'sphotographisnearlyidenticaltoTeamMinato's [[:File:TeamMinato.png|photo]].

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* Thethree original members weretrainedbythe [[Sannin]] inthegapbetweenPartsI and II.

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* Due to Sasuke's defection, allfour original members ofTeamKakashihad not been seen together for 308 chapters, from [[They Who are Called Rivals|chapter 176]] to[[EveryoneofTeamSeven!!|chapter484]]. Episode-wise, it is for 326 episodes, from [[Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds|episode 108]] to [[The Burden|''Shippūden'' episode 214.]]

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* Aside from Kakashi, each original member of Team 7 was trained by one of the Sannin during the timeskip: Naruto was trained by [[Jiraiya]], Sasuke was trained by [[Orochimaru]], and Sakura was trained by [[Tsunade]]. As a result, they can also summon their respective master's signature creatures: Naruto can summon [[Gamabunta]], Sakura can summon [[Katsuyu]], and Sasuke was able to summon [[Manda]].

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* All of Team 7's original members has been in [[Kamui's Dimension]] at some point.

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* All members of Team Kakashi are proficient in Earth, Water and Yang Release, with the male members of the original Team 7 mastering all five basic nature transformations.

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* In another similarity to Team Hiruzen and Team Minato, the sensei (Hiruzen/Minato/Kakashi) and one of their students (Tsunade/Kakashi/Naruto) would go on to become Hokage.

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Please note that this is the Narutopedia's article on the team. If you are looking for the article on the chapter then you should head to Team 7. For other uses, see Team 7 (disambiguation).

Team Kakashi, also known as Team 7, is a team led by Kakashi Hatake and was formed after the members became genin. The members were selected in order to balance out their talents: Naruto Uzumaki, the worst student in his graduating class, would benefit from Sakura Haruno's intelligence and Sasuke Uchiha's proficiency with ninjutsu. Sakura would similarly benefit from her more battle-capable team-mates, whereas Sasuke would benefit from being forced to work with others. It would be later revealed that Kakashi was chosen specifically to be the leader of Team 7 for two reasons: Being the student of Naruto's father and given the task of keeping the Nine-Tails at bay while unknowingly honouring the promise that Hiruzen Sarutobi made to Itachi Uchiha in secret to keep his younger brother safe and kept from going down a dark path. In time while training them, sharing similar traits to the latter, Kakashi noted the rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke to be similar of that to Obito Uchiha and himself and even more so of Jiraiya and Orochimaru.

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When Sasuke defected from Konoha at the end of Part I, siding with Orochimaru to kill Itachi for to avenge his clan, Team 7 was disbanded for the next two and a half years. By the time of their reunion at the start of Part II, though still technically a genin, Naruto gained new strength under the guidance of Jiraiya while Sakura's education under Tsunade made her both battle-capable and a skilled medical ninja. The two are reunited with Kakashi and are reformed as Team Kakashi to go and rescueGaara from the Akatsuki's Sasori and Deidara. In the process, from a dying Sasori, the group gains intel that Sasori was to meet a spy he placed in Orochimaru's inner circle. However, with Kakashi wounded from the fight, Team Kakashi was temporary placed under the command of Yamato with the addition of Sai to fit the spot left by Sasuke. Though Sai was given a mission by his superior Danzō Shimura to assassinate Sasuke, his new-found resolve to help Naruto and Sakura bring their former friend back to Konoha gained him acceptance as a member of Team Kakashi.

The new Team Kakashi on their first mission.

During the second attempt to find Sasuke after news of him defeating Orochimaru reached them, Team Kakashi forms an Eight Man Squad with Team Kurenai to find him. However, interference from Tobi causes the group to lose Sasuke's trail as he was spirited off by the masked ninja. After Tobi reveals the Konoha Council being the ones who forced Itachi to kill the Uchiha Clan, Sasuke affiliates himself with the Akatsuki to seek vengeance on Konoha and becomes an international criminal as a result. When news of Sasuke's attack on the younger brother of the Fourth Raikage reaches Konoha, Danzō who had been appointed Candidate Hokage, declared Sasuke a missing-nin who was to be killed on sight.

The original Team 7 reunited for the first time since Sasuke's defection.

During the Kage Summit, when Naruto's attempt to convince the Kage to spare Sasuke failed, Sakura and Kakashi separately attempt to kill their former team-mate to prevent future implications from his crimes, but not before the two were horrified to find that Sasuke has become completely heartless as he reveals his intention to destroy Konoha itself. By that time, Naruto is confronted by Tobi, who reveals Sasuke's new target of his hatred to the boy and the revelation Naruto and Sasuke are destined to clash as they inherited the Will of Fire and the Curse of Hatred. Arriving in time to save Sakura from their former friend, seeing that he is on verge of passing the point of no return as the Fourth Shinobi World War begins, Naruto resolves that fighting Sasuke is the only way to stop him even if means they both die in the process.

However, Sasuke's final encounter with Itachi caused him to question his resolve. After reviving Orochimaru and meeting with a reincarnated Hashirama Senju and learning what it means to be a shinobi, Sasuke chooses to protect Konoha like his brother had as he rejoins his former team to aid in the fight against Madara Uchiha, Obito, and the Ten-Tails. The four original members of Team 7 were the only living humans to have escaped the light of Infinite Tsukuyomi, and so in turn became mankind's last hope. Ultimately after many obstacles and with help from Obito, even from beyond the grave, Team 7 managed to outmanoeuvre and seal Kaguya in a new moon, thus saving the world. After this, however, Sasuke again left the team to realise his plans of revolution and domination, forcing Naruto to face him one last time.

After an intense battle, both Naruto and Sasuke lost their own respective dominant arms, Sasuke losing his left and Naruto losing his own right arm, and the blood from their amputated arms made a "seal of concelation". Through Sasuke's narrow defeat and relinquishing his inner darkness, the rift between the three, much to Kakashi's happiness, was lifted and back on good terms, even laughing together after so many years and trials.

Afterward, with Kakashi as the Sixth Hokage, Sasuke's involvement in dispelling the Infinite Tsukuyomi and as a favour to Naruto, the hero of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Sasuke's crimes was pardoned, though he sought to travel the world for redemption, but not before affectionately vowing to Sakura that he would return and receiving his old forehead protector from Naruto.

Years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Naruto succeeds Kakashi as the Seventh Hokage, while Sasuke and Sakura marry and start a family.

Per Naruto's request for a more challenging mission, Team 7 was assigned to escort Tazuna to the Land of Waves.[3] Along the way, they discovered that Tazuna had assassins after him and needed protection while he finished building a bridge. Tazuna did not have enough money to pay for bodyguarding services, and so lied to Team 7 that he only needed escorts. Despite the difficulty of this assignment Team 7 stayed by Tazuna's side until the bridge was completed, successfully protecting him from Gatō and his men.

In the first OVA special, Team 7 was charged with escorting Shibuki back to Takigakure. upon reaching their destination, Shibuki extended their mission to also include cleaning lake beneath the waterfall for garbage. This led them to have a prolonged visit, which enabled them to prevent Suien's invasion plans.

In the anime OVA special, Team 7 had to search for a villager from the Inaho Village, Genmai who was kidnapped by a group of missing-nin and their leader, Kajika. Kakashi gets trapped in a sealing technique with Genmai after finding him and Kajika and his group kidnap Sakura after a little scuffle with Naruto and Sasuke. Naruto and Sasuke defeat Kajika and his team-mates and Team 7 return Genmai to his son.

In the anime, Team 7 was assigned to retrieve a golden statue of a feudal princess that was taken by a band of thieves from a Feudal Princess. Though Naruto and Sasuke retrieve the statue, Sakura gets taken hostage as her team-mates got their hands stuck. Though Naruto and Sasuke defeat the bandits in their condition, dismay of being stuck together for a few more days, the mission success despite the statue being damaged.

Miscellaneous D-Rank Missions

Rank: D-rank

When Team 7 returned from the Land of Waves, they were given a number of uneventful assignments. These included pulling weeds, picking up litter, and walking dogs. Kakashi noted that their team-work has deteriorated during these missions.

In the anime, Team 7 was assigned by Nekobaa to obtain Nekomata's paw print. This mission was meant for Sasuke Uchiha when Itachi Uchiha assigned Sasuke a small game to get all the ninja cat paw prints. However it was revealed that Itachi wanted Nekomata to test Sasuke when he's older if he's strong enough.

In the anime, Team 7 are sent on a mission with Gaara, having become a new person since his defeat by Naruto, to stop a group of bandits located between Konoha and Suna, resulting in the first time that two villages work together after the Konoha Crush.

Naruto and Sakura are assigned to escort a relative of the Fire Daimyō named Naho to Shizume village. Though Naho wanted him to escort her, Sasuke went with Kakashi to investigate an international criminal named Sadai, who kidnapped Naho and defeated Naruto and Sakura. However, when Sasuke appears and takes his insults of being weak and of his clan personal, he beats Sadai to an inch of his life before Kakashi restrains him. Sasuke leaves for Konoha as Naruto and Sakura complete their mission.

Using information gained from Sasori, the new Team Kakashi (led by Yamato) went to Kusagakure to meet with a spy in Orochimaru's ranks.[5] Although hoping it would give them a clue regarding Sasuke's location, Sai had a secret mission to assassinate Sasuke. Upon infiltrating the hideout to retrieve Sasuke, fight ensues and Sasuke leaves with Kabuto and Orochimaru.

In the anime, Team Kakashi and temporary member Sora were assigned to find and stop thieves robbing the tombs of former Twelve Guardian Ninja. They were unable to stop the grave robbers or reacquire the stolen bodies in time.

As part of an Eight Man Squad, Team Kakashi started a mission to capture the missing-nin Itachi Uchiha. It called for the squad to split up and search the area for any sign of Itachi. However, upon seeing Deidara's suicide explosion, the team regrouped, with Kiba finding Sasuke's scent. With Sasuke so close, the squad's primary mission of finding Itachi was replaced with finding Sasuke instead. While being stalled by Akatsuki member Tobi, the team learned that Itachi had died in battle with Sasuke. They tried to reach Sasuke before Tobi could, but failed and were unable to rediscover Sasuke's trail.

In the anime, Team Kakashi is sent on a mission to find out the reasons and guarantors behind the massacre of the Tonika Village. The culprit is very fast identified as Kabuto Yakushi using a forbidden reanimation technique. After the team sends out for reinforcement, the rest of the Konoha 11, as well as Might Guy and Kakashi come to their aid, leading the mission to a success since the culprits either flee or are killed during the confrontation.

After the entire world was caught in the Infinite Tsukuyomi, Team 7 was left to battle a revived Kaguya. Kakashi rallied his former students and gave them details on what would most likely be their last mission as a team. Their strategy in place, Team 7 proceeded to attack Kaguya. Working together with Kakashi and Sakura, Naruto and Sasuke finally makes contact with Kaguya in order to seal her, using the power they received from Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki.

As Kakashi noted, the members of original Team 7 share group dynamics similar to that of himself and his team-mates when he was a member of Team Minato. Even Team 7's photograph is nearly identical to Team Minato's photo.

Aside from Kakashi, each original member of Team 7 was trained by one of the Sannin during the timeskip: Naruto was trained by Jiraiya, Sasuke was trained by Orochimaru, and Sakura was trained by Tsunade. As a result, they can also summon their respective master's signature creatures: Naruto can summon Gamabunta, Sakura can summon Katsuyu, and Sasuke was able to summon Manda.